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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,535.13, 323,693.21 and 148,502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,535.13, 323,693.21 and 148,502.11 is: 204,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,535.13 : 323,693.21 = 148,502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,535.13/323,693.21 = 148,502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,535.13x = 323,693.21 × 148,502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,535.13x = 48,069,124,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,124,239.70/234,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,954.90

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